diff --git a/src/super_archives/templates/superarchives/emails/email_verification.txt b/src/super_archives/templates/superarchives/emails/email_verification.txt
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+{% load i18n %}
+{% blocktrans with fullname=user.get_full_name|title username=user.username|lower %}Hey, we want to verify that you are indeed "{{ fullname }} ({{ username }})".  If that's the case, please follow the link below:{% endblocktrans %}
+
+{{ SITE_URL }}{% url 'archive_email_view' key %}
+
+{% blocktrans with username=user.username %}If you're not {{ username }} or didn't request verification you can ignore this email.{% endblocktrans %}
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